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Consent Agenda
The Board approved a number of routine consent items, including gifts and grants to the district, Human Resources transactions, purchase orders and checks, and contracts. Additionally, the Board approved notices of completion for the Luther kitchen HVAC project and the districtwide summer asphalt project as well as a new Luther daycare portable flooring project. Details regarding these items can be found in the Board meeting agenda.
Sufficiency of Instructional Materials
As required by Education Code, the Board held a public hearing to receive input regarding the adequacy of instructional materials in our schools. There were no public comments, and the Board subsequently adopted a resolution affirming the finding of sufficient textbooks or instructional materials for the 2026/27 school year.
Red Ribbon Week
The Board adopted a resolution in support of Red Ribbon Week, October 26-30, 2026.
Collective Bargaining with Association of Cypress Teachers (ACT)
A public hearing was held regarding ACT’s proposal to the district for 2026/27 contract negotiations which includes wages, hours of employment, and safety conditions of employment. No speakers addressed the Board during the public hearing, and the Board subsequently voted to accept the proposal.
A second public hearing was held regarding the district’s proposal to ACT for 2026/27 contract negotiations which includes wages, hours of employment, and health and welfare benefits. No speakers addressed the Board during the public hearing, and the Board subsequently adopted the district’s proposal.
New Child Nutrition Services Supervisor Position
Over the last several years, the Child Nutrition Services team has grown to accommodate the increase in scratch-cooked meals at our school sites. To address the need for additional onsite operational support and supervision, the Board approved the creation of a new position and job description for a Child Nutrition Services Supervisor with placement on the Management Employee Salary Schedule, which will be funded through the Cafeteria Fund.
Week of the School Administrator
A resolution was adopted recognizing the week of October 12-16, 2026, as Week of the School Administrator.
Facilities Master Plan
The Board approved the district’s 2026/27 Facilities Master Plan, which includes addressing deferred maintenance needs in asphalt, playground, roofing, and energy management for HVAC units. Projects will move forward as funding becomes available from sources like state matching funds, Measure M bond funds, capital outlay reserves, and asset management program funds. The updated Facilities Master Plan is available online.
2027 Employee Health Insurance
The district contracts with the California Schools Voluntary Employees Benefits Association (VEBA) for its employee health insurance. The Board approved renewing a contract with VEBA for the upcoming 2027 plan year. Renewal rates increased between 3.3% and 12.8% across the seven plans offered by the district.
District Representatives for Applications for State Facilities Funding
The Board adopted a resolution naming the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, and Director of Maintenance/Operations, Transportation, and Technology as district representatives for programs administered by the State Allocation Board and Office of Public School Construction.
Gann Limit
The 1979 Gann Amendment established maximum appropriation limitations for government agencies, including school districts. As a result, school districts are required to annually establish a revised Gann Limit for the preceding school year and a projected Gann Limit for the current school year. The Board adopted a resolution establishing the district’s adjusted 2025/26 Gann Limit at $32,291,729 and the 2026/27 estimated limit at $32,358,334.
2025/26 Unaudited Actuals
As required by Education Code, the Board certified its review of the district's final statement of all receipts and expenditures for 2025/26. General Fund revenues for 2025/26 totaled $56,541,852 versus total General Fund expenditures of $59,425,330. This represents a difference of -$2,883,478 for 2025/26. To offset the deficit spending in the General Fund, the district made transfers from the Special Reserve for Capital Outlay (Fund 40) and the Deferred Maintenance Fund (Fund 14) that totaled $1,069,472. In addition, the district utilized an additional $2,187,387 in one-time, restricted funds to offset ongoing expenses in the 2025/26 fiscal year. The General Fund closed 2025/26 with an ending balance of $7,103,547, of which $1,959,929 is the unrestricted ending fund balance. The full 2025/26 Unaudited Actuals report is available on the district website.
District Conflict of Interest Code Update
The Political Reform Act requires the district to review its conflict of interest code biennially and notify the Orange County Board of Supervisors if the code must be amended. The district’s newly created Administrative Director position approved by the Board of Trustees in August 2026 required amendment of the district's conflict of interest code. The Board adopted a resolution to effect that amendment.
2026/27 District Goals and Strategies
The Board adopted updated district goals, along with strategies for meeting those goals during the 2026/27 school year. The 2026/27 Goals and Strategies may be viewed on the district website.
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